Sheila Jackson Lee: “It is not an ideological office. The gentlewoman didn't hear. There has been racism, there has been discrimination, and…”

“It is not an ideological office. The gentlewoman didn't hear. There has been racism, there has been discrimination, and we have not accepted the fullness of the wonderment of America. We now insult a full-time dedicated employee. Before the Charlie Rangel Fellows, we could find little individuals who are diverse in Foreign Service. We now have many because we reached out and made a difference. This train wreck of attacking inclusion, diversity, and equity is disgraceful, and my friend should stop it. Our cities are better, our States are better, the Nation is better because of it. This is a fine public servant, and I want to lift her up and say thank you. The gentlewoman should cease and desist eliminating civil rights, diversity, and inclusion because it hurts people, it harms people whose very heritage is tied up to a history of racism and people who died fighting for justice and equality for all of America. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. Boebert). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”